AT THE HEART OF JERUSALEM is the Noble Sanctuary, Al-Haram al-Sharif, enclosing over 35 acres of fountains, gardens, buildings and domes. At its southernmost end is Al-Aqsa Mosque and at its centre the celebrated Dome of the Rock. The entire area is regarded as a mosque and comprises nearly one sixth of the walled city of Jerusalem. The Noble Sanctuary is one of the three most important sites in Islam, and a showcase for Islamic architecture and design from Umayyad to Ottoman times that continues as an important religious and educational centre for Muslims to the present day.
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A walking tour with audio and 25 panoramic photographs that place you inside the historic Alhambra. Learn of the historical role this international site played in the history of the world. Created in 2006 by Saudi Aramco |
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Each Young Reader’s World selection is abridged from an original article previously published in Aramco World or Saudi Aramco World, with activities, writing and discussion topics added especially for readers ages 8 to 15. |
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Secondary Level Rebecca Denova, Lecturer of religious studies, University of Pittsburgh, 2007 Fulbright Hays Groups Projects Abroad participant Objectives: As a result of this lesson, students will be able to: • describe the ancient religious beliefs of Egypt |
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Qasid Institute in Amman Jordan is a leading center in the Middle East for Arabic language learning. It offers a comprehensive curriculum on Classic Arabic for the modern age, taught over five distinct levels, taking a student from the proper pronunciation of letters to the level of mastery; graduating students who have applied themselves will find understanding an all-Arabic university course to be within reach, and translating general texts to be manageable. Students from age 15-65 can apply. |
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An in-depth analysis of America's most diverse religious community written by Dalia Mogahed at Gallop. Muslim Americans: A National Portrait represents the first-ever nationally representative study of a randomly selected sample of Muslim Americans. The results shed light on one of the most diverse religious groups in the United States, reflecting the economic, racial, and political diversity within America itself. |
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To break the silence and foster real understanding, Link TV presents this unprecedented collection of programming highlighting Islamic arts, culture, social issues, news and more. Through the unique lens of leading Muslim filmmakers, diverse musicians, and news organizations of the Middle East, dive in to the cultural riches and plurality of today's Muslim world. |
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Student Funding MESA’s Board of Directors has established a modest fund to help subsidize travel expenses for students who are presenting papers at the MESA annual meeting. For the 2013 meeting, MESA will award an as yet undetermined number of $250 grants. |
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Faculty Funding A list of current grants and competitions maintained on the MESA website MESA is a non-political association that fosters the study of the Middle East, promotes high standards of scholarship and teaching, and encourages public understanding of the region and its peoples through programs, publications and services that enhance education, further intellectual exchange, recognize professional distinction, and defend academic freedom. |
